This course is designed to help people who have diabetes or individuals who care for someone who has diabetes to become better self-managers of their condition. This program will consist of six sessions each lasting 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Participants will learn to plan healthful meals with balanced carbohydrates, learn more about the benefits of physical activity, discuss blood sugar highs and lows, and how to communicate more effectively with health professionals. Participants will receive a free book. The program will be held at Clarity Healthcare, 141 Communications Drive, Hannibal, MO 63401.

Session topic:

Participants will learn how to manage their diabetes when ill, how to care for their feet and how to communicate with their healthcare team. They will complete an action plan for dealing with their diabetes in the future.

Registration:

This program is free and open to the public. Please contact Clarity Healthcare at 573-603-1460 to register.